TimeLocal time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 between the last Sunday in April
and the last Sunday in October). ElectricityElectrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. A variety of
plugs are in use including the European-style two-pin and the round
three-pin. LanguageGreek is the national language, but English is widely
spoken. HealthThere are no specific health risks in Greece, but visitors
who plan to walk through forested areas are advised to consider
vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis. Medical facilities in
Greece vary; those in major cities are excellent but many of the
islands are some distance from a decent hospital. Food and water
are safe, but those visiting for short periods should consider
sticking to bottled water. UK nationals are entitled to a refund on
emergency hospital treatment under a reciprocal agreement between
the UK and Greece, and a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
should be taken on holiday for this purpose. Despite this, all
visitors are advised to take out medical insurance. Yellow fever
vaccination certificates are required for those arriving from
infected areas. TippingA service charge is often included in the bill at a
restaurant. If not, leave between 10 to 15%. For drinks at cafes,
round the bill up to the nearest euro. Taxis expect change as do
cloak room attendants and porters. SafetyThere is a risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks and
visitors are urged to be vigilant in public places, including
tourist sites. The bombs that exploded in central Athens outside a
police station on 5 May 2004 were not targeted at tourists, but
visitors could be caught up accidentally in such incidents. Greece
is otherwise considered a safe destination, but the height of the
tourist season does usually see an increase in petty theft cases,
particularly in crowded areas. Visitors are advised not to carry
valuables on them. Violent crime is infrequent, but there have been
incidents on some Greek islands and lone visitors are advised not
to accept lifts from strangers. CustomsIndecent behaviour is not tolerated and the police will
not hesitate to arrest or fine offenders. Some form of official
identification should be carried at all times. BusinessBusiness in Greece is conducted in a similar fashion to
Italy or Spain rather than their northern European counterparts. A
formal dress style is adhered to; dark, conservative suits for men
and women are best. Punctuality is not often practiced in Greece
and often hosts arrive late to meetings. A firm handshake with eye
contact is the norm for greeting men and women for the first time.
Business cards should be printed in both Greek and English,
although there is no ritual surrounding the exchange. Greeks like
to get to know their business colleagues before conducting any
serious business so dont expect to close a deal at the first
meeting. Greek culture adheres to a hierarchical structure and
respect should be shown accordingly. The giving of gifts is common
in social circumstances though not necessarily in business.
Business hours are generally 8.30am to 1pm and 3pm to 6pm Monday to
Friday. CoummnicationThe international access code for Greece is +30.
The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g.
0044 for the United Kingdom). The city code for Athens is 210.
There are often surcharges on calls made from hotels and it is
generally cheaper to use OTE (Hellenic Telecommunications
Organisation) offices for local and international calls. Calls can
also be made from public card phone booths and cards can be bought
from kiosks or OTE offices. The local mobile phone operators use
GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most international
operators. Coverage is exceptional. Internet cafes are available in
the main towns and resorts and are cheaper than accessing the
Internet from hotels.
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